Davao media honors colleagues

The members of the Davao media honored their colleagues both living and the departed for their contributions to the development of the profession in the Philippines especially here in Mindanao and the city.

During the World Press Freedom Day celebration last May 5, at the Marco Polo Hotel, the Davao Media led by Antonio Ajero awarded the Media Development Awards to 12 media practitioners namely:

Guillermo E. Torres, Sr.

Alfredo Navarro Salanga

Miguel ‘Mike’ Balbin, Sr.

Jose ‘Jayvee’ Velasco

Leonilo G. Claudio

Renato B. Lumawag

Ramon M. Maxey

Demetrio T. Flaviano

Reynaldo Magno Teves

Cesar Nuñez, Sr.

Josefina San Pedro

Carolyn Arguillas

Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles is the resource speaker of the night where he highlighted the role of the media and the Church’s document entitled Inter Mirifica as a source of information on how the Church wants to use its potentials in spreading the Word.

Archbishop Valles said he is sincerely honored to stand on their midst, adding he is sincerely praying for the Press for them to have a true freedom and on their role in nation building.

The archbishop has also likened the press of Davao as partners of the Church in serving the people of the Archdiocese of Davao and the City of Davao. (@johnfrancesf)